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Dressing with an Ostomy: A Guide for Ladies (Part 4)

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Hey, you made it to part four of my lady’s guide to dressing with an ostomy!

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Welcome to part three of the lady’s guide to dressing with an ostomy!

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Welcome to part two of the lady’s guide to dressing with an ostomy!

Ever since I originally reviewed the Stealth Belt several years back, I’ve been asked questions about how I could possibly wear my ostomy bag horizontally.

Once in a while, I come across an ostomy accessory that significantly improves my quality of life. The ComfortBelt is one of those products, and I’m excited to be bringing you this review.

It may come as a surprise to you, but did you know that your ostomy supplies can and do expire? Yup, but there’s an easy way to find out how “fresh” your products are, and in this article I’ll be explaining what to look for.

Blockages and partial blockages are a concern for ostomates, especially ileostomates, but there are several ways to both prevent and treat minor blockages.

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If you’re an ileostomate who takes medication or dietary supplements this information will be important.

a lady's guide to dressing with an ostomy

You are lucky to be a lady! Smart, strong, beautiful, and you’ve got a heck of a lot of clothing options!

This four part guide will give you ideas on how to dress with an ostomy. It will also inspire you!

One of the mysteries that some ostomates encounter, is an appliance that simply won’t stick. You might think that adhesives that are designed to stick to human skin would do their job, but sometimes they don’t, and it can be frustrating to deal with.